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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Andym on August 09, 2014, 08:43:24 PM
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At Salute this year myself and my brother bought ourselves a couple of boxes of Perry Miniatures. Colin got the Afrikakorp and I got the British. The idea was to start some Bolt Action games. As well as the troops I got a wee armoured car. The car is finished, but I'm struggling to do the troops! :( I find the detail a bit to shallow on my guys and as such I'm not enjoying doing them!! :'( Especially since there's 30 plus models in the box! I shouldn't complain I suppose because it is great value for money!
Anyway the wee car is done....
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.29.52_zpseywttzxr.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.29.52_zpseywttzxr.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.29.23_zpstfu6vwfx.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.29.23_zpstfu6vwfx.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.28.58_zps5gdedcqr.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.28.58_zps5gdedcqr.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.28.17_zpszhzeebzg.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.28.17_zpszhzeebzg.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.27.42_zpsfxt6jd9i.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08-09%2020.27.42_zpsfxt6jd9i.jpg.html)
I also plan to build a quick desert board (nothing fancy!!) with some cheap polystyrene I picked up and I'll just use my old 7th Voyage stuff for terrain.
Also, I picked up this wee gentleman at Salute this year, could he be used in an African campaign? What would I need to do to him to make him fit?
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20140809_211116_zps3h60ughy.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140809_211116_zps3h60ughy.jpg.html)
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The Humber is great! (didn't even know it existed, they look a bit similar o_o)
I find the detail a bit to shallow on my guys and as such I'm not enjoying doing them!!
this is exactly the reason why I don't like the Perry plastics....
or actually most of the plastics...
and this from me, a plastic nut!
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That car is a beauty mate :-* :-* :-*
cheers
James
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You don't need to do much to your beach master.I'd use a little putty to turn his cuff 's up but just turned over the once not rolled up,I'd remove the berret and give him an arab head dress.
If you've a jeep Stand him in front and put the dog on the back seat,Then you've got an Intel Ruppert who's gone native with all the Sun,or a one off LRDG commander,When your starting points an iconic figure of the longest day,theres no point trying to tame it to fit .If he's as nutty as fruit cake in France,he might as well be in Africa too.
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Who makes the chap with the dog?
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Ohh nice.
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Who makes the chap with the dog?
Only available as a Salute giveaway AFAIK.
BTW the vehicle is a Humber Scout Car, rather than a Daimler. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Scout_Car.
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Fantastic!
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The AC looks spiffy Andy 8)
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Excellent work on the Humber! Had the same issues with the Perry plastics... so I traded them off. Next time I'm going dessert I'll stick with Artizan.
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That car looks great and the flesh tones on the commander is amazing!
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Beautiful job on the scout car! I agree the Perry 8th Army have shallow detail; if you're a layer painter you have to be very neat and there's not much to work with on the faces compared to the more cartoony metals. I've found myself using a mixture of washes over a coloured undercoat and then some selected highlighting, finished off with some old-school blacklining (actually dark brown-lining) to define some of the straps etc. They are a different animal to the West Wind and Artizan metals, but, I think, very rewarding when done, especially given the animation of the poses.
Good luck! Hope you get them finished.
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Thanks chaps
Excellent work on the Humber! Had the same issues with the Perry plastics... so I traded them off. Next time I'm going dessert I'll stick with Artizan.
I think I'm about 1 step away from doing this Moiterei! My painting style just doesn't suit these!! >:( Artizan, thanks gor the tip! Does anybody know of any other decent 8th Army metals out there?
Beautiful job on the scout car! I agree the Perry 8th Army have shallow detail; if you're a layer painter you have to be very neat and there's not much to work with on the faces compared to the more cartoony metals. I've found myself using a mixture of washes over a coloured undercoat and then some selected highlighting, finished off with some old-school blacklining (actually dark brown-lining) to define some of the straps etc. They are a different animal to the West Wind and Artizan metals, but, I think, very rewarding when done, especially given the animation of the poses.
Good luck! Hope you get them finished.
Thanks for the help James! Its very much needed. I need all the luck I can get! It's more the thought of 30+ of them where I have paint on all the detail that's putting me off! I think I'll need to employ some type of speed painting style and just try to be happy with them!
The Humber is great! (didn't even know it existed, they look a bit similar o_o)
this is exactly the reason why I don't like the Perry plastics....
or actually most of the plastics...
and this from me, a plastic nut!
The biggest difference is the wheel arches. The Daimler has half round ones as opposed to these squared off ones.
I prefer plastics too. A lot easier to clean for starters, plus the options are usually great!
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I'm struggling to do the troops! :( I find the detail a bit to shallow on my guys and as such I'm not enjoying doing them!! :'( Especially since there's 30 plus models in the box!
My experience exactly I'm afraid Andy. I did half a box and then couldn't be fagged to do any more. Just too small and fiddly with too much tiny detail. As you say, quite a struggle and not much fun :(
It's a shame, because the character in the figures is superb, but I just wish they were regular 28mm, not diminutive 'true 1/56'...
The armoured car looks absolutely great though :)
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Nice to know the professionals struggle as well Capt! ;)
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very nice tanks, and painting !!!
i will be pleased to see more !!
best regards
paco
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Great work
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Sorry to resurrect this thread!
I've went and ditched my Perry models in favour of Artizan 8th Army. I'm planning on painting a batch of these up fairly quickly (for me anyway) does anyone know of what colour of spray paint suits these best? I can get the small 150mm Humbrol acrylics easy enough. I'm just looking for the right base.
I've also managed to pick up some cheap polystyrene that I'll use to make a quick desert board. ;)
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Sorry to resurrect this thread!
I've went and ditched my Perry models in favour of Artizan 8th Army. I'm planning on painting a batch of these up fairly quickly (for me anyway) does anyone know of what colour of spray paint suits these best? I can get the small 150mm Humbrol acrylics easy enough. I'm just looking for the right base.
I've also managed to pick up some cheap polystyrene that I'll use to make a quick desert board. ;)
Good choice!
I'm not a fan of the perry stuff I must admit.
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So I've started a cheap wee board for this. The plan is to have a 4x4ft desert board. I've picked up some cardboard backed polystyrene from work. They came as packing with some camera equipment. I may need to buy some mdf and stuck it down to that to give it a bit of weight!
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_173612_zpsxbekgmyq.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_173612_zpsxbekgmyq.jpg.html)
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So after some attacking with a knife and some sandpaper, I added some sand and gravel, painted it and ended up with this. This is the first and they'll be 3 more.....
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_164435_zpsesfqihnm.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_164435_zpsesfqihnm.jpg.html)
With some added grass tufts.....
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I've also based my first squad of Artizan figs. The guy underneath is one of the Perrys I tried to paint! I'm not sure about the colours!!
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_173456_zpsoulcjlfo.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_173456_zpsoulcjlfo.jpg.html)
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You knocked that out quick :o
Looks good though :)
cheers
James
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Looking good :-* :-* :-*
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At the risk of and not meaning to cause offense(and do have a habbit of putting my foot in it)As nice as your work is,I find the project in the back ground looks very interesting(mainly because I've no idea what it is lol)
I'll take on board your views on the Perry's plastic's,which will save me money at Salute.As they were going to be the basis of my LRDG.but now I think I'll just do it the hard way.
I do like the use of colour in the boards really emotive,not the standard two tone sanded boards.I would go as far as to say better than any colour choice I've seen on display games this year.
Mark.
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Thats some great work there, thank you for sharing and inspiring
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At the risk of and not meaning to cause offense(and do have a habbit of putting my foot in it)As nice as your work is,I find the project in the back ground looks very interesting(mainly because I've no idea what it is lol)
I'll take on board your views on the Perry's plastic's,which will save me money at Salute.As they were going to be the basis of my LRDG.but now I think I'll just do it the hard way.
I do like the use of colour in the boards really emotive,not the standard two tone sanded boards.I would go as far as to say better than any colour choice I've seen on display games this year.
Mark.
The bits in the back, Mark, are from aloooong ago forgot 40K Apocalypse project. The white thing was supposed to be one side of a broken bridge (loosely based on the Brooklyn Bridge). I also had a bit (that did get finished) that was supposed to be based on the Arc De Triomphe.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/S7301536_zpspxyvqqy2.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/S7301536_zpspxyvqqy2.jpg.html)
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Now much as I like what you've done with a bit a Pva'd board and some sand.I can't help but think you might just have shelved the wrong project. lol
This deserves a little tlc,and its own 40k topic(because if you've no need for it finished or not it will find a new home.and fund the 8th army project)
Thanks for posting the picture's I'm really glad I asked.
Mark.
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If you want the Arc de Triomphe piece, you can make me an offer if you want? ;) If you need better pics I'll dig it out.
The bridge bit would take alot of work to finish and I could do it MUCH better now a days!
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That's the board now finished and ready to play on! Just my Artizan figures to paint, 2 Universal Carriers (Tamiya) to build and paint and hopefully(ebay willing) a staff car to do.
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Lovely work mate :-* :-*
I really like the wadi 8)
cheers
James
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Very nicely done Andy. Looking forward to some games reports for ideas (I have minuscule Perry plastics to assemble!) 8) 8) 8)
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Looks great :-*
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Wow quick work :-* :-* :-*
You can tell the Mrs is away ;)
I suppose I had better get on with the horrible perry plastic Africa Corps then :'(
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Great work! ;)
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That's a beautiful board - fast too! What did it take, less than a week? Looking forward to seeing the Artizan models - the first couple look wonderful. Maybe it will give me some motivation to get my Artizan U.S. Airborne painted!
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Lovely work mate :-* :-*
I really like the wadi 8)
cheers
James
Thanks James! I had to look up what a 'wadi' was! ::)
I found an old board I was planning to use as a river/bridge style winter board that I was half way through. I decided to cut it up and paint it a different colour to suit this. Recycling and all that! ;)
Very nicely done Andy. Looking forward to some games reports for ideas (I have minuscule Perry plastics to assemble!) 8) 8) 8)
Thanks Steve!
I had a least one plan for a game. That's why I've made the 3 fuel dumps. I figure they can be objective markers.
Wow quick work :-* :-* :-*
You can tell the Mrs is away ;)
I suppose I had better get on with the horrible perry plastic Africa Corps then :'(
Is it THAT obvious! ;)
I'm afraid you will need to finish your Perrys! I don't think it'd be a far game against your pirates! ;)
That's a beautiful board - fast too! What did it take, less than a week? Looking forward to seeing the Artizan models - the first couple look wonderful. Maybe it will give me some motivation to get my Artizan U.S. Airborne painted!
Thanks Hawkeye!
For inspiration for US airborne can I recommend this thread. Theres some of the best painted WWII minis in there (in my opinion).....
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=61723.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=61723.0)
Any way, the first of the two Universal Carriers is completed. Its a Tamiya 1:48 scale kit. Against the Perry stuff its too big, but against the Artizan minis I think it looks pretty spot on. My only problem is my Humber now looks way too small! :'( Ah well....I suppose it is only a gaming piece!!
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.26.54_zpsruzwverh.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.26.54_zpsruzwverh.jpg.html)
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Artizan on the left, Perry on the right....
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.21.42_zpsqi2rxtjr.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.21.42_zpsqi2rxtjr.jpg.html)
Against the Humber.....
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.21.10_zpsfv9orzbf.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-20%2019.21.10_zpsfv9orzbf.jpg.html)
BTW signs are hand painted. The kit never came with Desert Rat decals. I might use the serial number ones though. .... :?
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That Artizan and Perry comparison is, like, wow! :o
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I really like that board - can you recall what paints etc you used for it?
And did you settle on a Humbrol spray colour for the 8th Army guys?
I'm now dreading my own project - 70-80 odd of the Perry plastic chaps for Burma... :-/
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Wonderful progress and some really great pieces of art!
:)
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The carrier looks very smart Andy. Love it :-*
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Lovely work in this thread :)
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I really like that board - can you recall what paints etc you used for it?
And did you settle on a Humbrol spray colour for the 8th Army guys?
I'm now dreading my own project - 70-80 odd of the Perry plastic chaps for Burma... :-/
Cheers DB!
Paints used were all cheapo ones. Either Dulux testers or paints out of the pound stores....
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Base coat of Cookie Dough. Water down the Raw Umber with plenty of liquid and wash the boards. Drybrush with Parchment until happy. When drybrushing, keep it patchy in places. I think ot looks better if its uneven. It seems to add a bit of interest.
The carrier looks very smart Andy. Love it :-*
Thanks Capt. I've actually found proper Desert Rat decals in the set now! :(
Thanks again chaps!
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First 5 man squad finished....
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Cracking work matey :-* :-*
cheers
James
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Cheers James!
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Great work Andy :)
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Thanks Iain! :)
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Lovely pjs Andy. 8)
The way you've based them, the choice of minis works really well with the larger scale vehicle.
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Thanks Steve! :)
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Wonderful stuff - that latest squad looks fantastic! Thanks also for the link to the thread on the U.S. Airborne - some lovely painting there. Looking forward to more of your 8th Army - is there any armour in the painting queue?
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Thanks! And no probs Hawkeye!
I've been working away at a few wee bits and pieces lately. First up is a stand alone desert house.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2010.02.08_zps2dbix7qw.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2010.02.08_zps2dbix7qw.jpg.html)
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I've also shamelessly stolen an idea from the ever brilliant Silent Invader. My machine gun team, I've kept them on separate bases, but they all connect into one.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20150503_090435_zpsxz4r5vgb.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150503_090435_zpsxz4r5vgb.jpg.html)
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.....and last but not least, I now have a desert well to add to the set up.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.59.18_zpsgvpegs9v.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.59.18_zpsgvpegs9v.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.58.26_zpsarlvgtcw.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.58.26_zpsarlvgtcw.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.58.00_zpsuoslgsmp.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.58.00_zpsuoslgsmp.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.57.34_zpsy5akffoh.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.57.34_zpsy5akffoh.jpg.html)
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Did you build your desert well or is it a commercial piece.
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Brilliant Andy - can't decide if my favourite is the well or the house - both are gorgeous. :-*
(And you're way too kind to me! :))
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Great stuff mate :-* :-*
Love the building, can't wait to see some paint on it 8)
cheers
James
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Jesus christ they are brilliant. Are you doing this for BLAM?
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This is going to be a busy desert :o :o :o
Lovely stuff :-* :-* :-*
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Dear Boy,
What wonderful work and brilliant painting .
A fantastic achievement.
I found the Perrys disappointing. The poses were pretty good but
faces could be disappointing if not somewhat ugly .
Artisan are slightly charachture for my taste . They are dynamic but
can be a little cartoony. Still good if you like the style.
The perfect figure for British 28mm for my liking would be in
the style of 20mm AB . They are elegant and realistic .
Sadly maybe tastes have changed but I don't think anyone make
This type in 28mm.
Keep it up
Cecil
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I love the water well! Looks great.
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Did you build your desert well or is it a commercial piece.
I'm afraid it's my build mate! Easy peasy though, out of scrap bits of blue foam, cut into small brick and laid/glued like a real wall.
Jesus christ they are brilliant. Are you doing this for BLAM?
Cheers Iain! These are just for me buddy, I think its probably pirates for BLAM.
This is going to be a busy desert :o :o :o
Lovely stuff :-* :-* :-*
We don't have to use it all at once. It'll allow us to play diffrent games though. AND it could be used for our 7th Voyage stuff!
Great stuff mate :-* :-*
Love the building, can't wait to see some paint on it 8)
cheers
James
Ta Jim! As requested.....
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.09.48_zpsuj3oba1h.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.09.48_zpsuj3oba1h.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.10.25_zps8tjjktkd.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.10.25_zps8tjjktkd.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.10.56_zpsorz9jjbh.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.10.56_zpsorz9jjbh.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.11.30_zps3eoa478f.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.11.30_zps3eoa478f.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.11.57_zpsbyup7feu.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-04%2008.11.57_zpsbyup7feu.jpg.html)
Thanks again everybody! :)
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Nice! 8)
I really like that door ! :-*
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Top job mate :-* :-* :-*
That reminds me, I've got some half cut windows for you in a box somewhere :D
cheers
James
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Lovely work Andy. That's a great door 8)
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Great stuff Andy! :o
Have you two considered trying Chain of Command rules? I think they would be perfect for the planned platoon sized forces.
Where is that palm tree from by the way?
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How have I missed another cracking thread? Well I'm here now. lol
That well looks fab Andy! It really conveys a sense of weight and scale, It looks heavy to draw water! 8) 8)
The plaster texture turned out great too! 8)
Cheers
Matt
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You've changed the colour of the buildings :-[
Does this mean I'll have to repaint mine?
Lovely job :-* :-* :-*
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.....and last but not least, I now have a desert well to add to the set up.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.57.34_zpsy5akffoh.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05-03%2009.57.34_zpsy5akffoh.jpg.html)
my god, an eight army zombie ;)
nice job ;D
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Top job mate :-* :-* :-*
That reminds me, I've got some half cut windows for you in a box somewhere :D
cheers
James
Windows? ......for me? ???
Great stuff Andy! :o
Have you two considered trying Chain of Command rules? I think they would be perfect for the planned platoon sized forces.
Where is that palm tree from by the way?
Thanks Pocoloco!
We've played Bolt Action quite a few times now, so its probably easier sticking with that bud. How is Chain of Command? I don't suppose you've tried that AND Bolt Action?
The Bolt Action British book is a bit weird. There's 2 army lists in it for Africa. There's an East African theatre and a Tunisian one. Only the Tunisian one allows Universal Carriers. Were they not used throughout the war?
You've changed the colour of the buildings :-[
Does this mean I'll have to repaint mine?
Lovely job :-* :-* :-*
Cheers Colin!
I was figuring it means you don't have to haul everything from yours to mine everytime we play a game at mine...But even if we do not all house will be the same colour. I've noticed a lot of my bases for different things are different colours, but the look fine together!
my god, an eight army zombie ;)
nice job ;D
Thats just to keep the good Captain Blood happy! He REALLY likes his zombies! ;)
What do you think Lou, paint the stubble a bit blacker? I don't think it helps the models face looks a bit emaciated!....really high, raised eye sockets! :o
Lovely work Andy. That's a great door 8)
Ta Capt!
BTW I've painted you a fig! See above! ;)
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Windows? ......for me? ???
Yup, mashrabiya :D
cheers
James
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Yup, mashrabiya :D
cheers
James
Another word I had to look up!! ;)
Ohhhhhh! I can reaaaaally use them. I have a plan! ;)
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Well it'll be a week or two before I get a chance to finish them off but you'll get them before the end of the month :)
cheers
James
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AndyM: Difference between Bolt Action and Chain of Command is that BA is more GW type of game whereas Chain of Command is written so that it's more close to the contemporary (WW2) platoon organisation and how it was with different nations. So different type of tactics work for different nations/forces. Both are nevertheless fun games but I still recommend to give a try to Chain of Command at some point.
It seems that at least the Australians used both Bren Carriers and Universal Carriers in the Western Desert Campaing but for example the Mobile Division (British) had no Carriers in the beginning, at least. Hopefully there are some LAFers who have more precise info on that.
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All looking lovely - I especially like the desert well (funny how it's the terrain pieces that really carry a project.)
Chain of Command and Bolt Action are very different beasts, despite having a similar scale (i.e. platoon-sized games with a bit of support), I would just play one or the other.
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lol
He looks nothing like a zombie. Just a pale Northern sort who hasn't acclimatised to the desert sun yet... ;)
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Did the brits have no sunblocker 50 in desert war? Maybe the reason, why rommel had this good start. The LAF is a good source for historic questions. ;)
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Excellent stuff! Fantastic miniatures, and now the wonderful terrain pieces as well. Great inspiration, this.
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:o :o :o
Another stunning thread that I somehow missed..... ::)
Fixed that now, though.
:D
Everything looks absolutely brilliant, mate.
Bellissimo!
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